Antique stone walls weave through this spirited, old-fashioned town, which boasts over 130 miles of equestrian trails. Bedford's Village Green, which dates to 1680, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Commute

It takes about an hour to get from Bedford to Grand Central via Metro-North.

The Landscape

Horse farms, walking trails, high-end real estate.

The Legacy

The Bedford Historical society captures the unique character of the town with an educational center, three museums of artifacts and ten storied properties.